Matthew H.

I grew up in a church. My father was a pastor and evangelist. Throughout my childhood and teen years, I was involved in the ministry with my father and mother, I would sing in accompaniment before the church.  I began drinking alcohol in 2012 shortly after my divorce. I used alcohol to escape loneliness and depression. I felt rejected by the church.  I lost everything: my job, apartment, car, etc. due to my addiction to alcohol. I came to Teen Challenge to focus on God and to fall in love with him again. My hope is to get into a position to go forward with training for and doing full-time ministry.